Physiotherapist - Early Career

Sa-Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre is seeking a Physiotherapist to deliver care in Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative services. You will assess and manage patients to improve outcomes and support professional development in an experienced team.

The role is well suited for those early in their career, with opportunities to work alongside skilled professionals, engage in rotations, and supervise junior staff and students.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Broad assessment and management skills across rehabilitation, aged and palliative care.
• Ability to supervise students and assistants and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective physiotherapy care within Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative division, including hydrotherapy.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and other professionals in patient care.
• Participate in clinical rotations to gain diverse experience.
• Support supervision of physiotherapy students and assistants under supervision.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Hydrotherapy

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Physiotherapy equipment

Job description

Job no: 950038
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre - Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care
• Salary $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. (pro rata) AHP1 | Full-Time Contract Until January 2029

Your Physiotherapy Career Starts Here!

As the Physiotherapist, you will provide physiotherapy services to Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative (RAP) patient service areas. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of patients which results in improved patient care and outcomes. This role is particularly suited for Physiotherapists early in their career, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team of healthcare professionals to further your professional development.

Your role responsibilities may include:

• Providing safe and effective physiotherapy care within the Rehabilitation Aged and Palliative division, including hydrotherapy,
• Collaborating with medical, nursing, and other professionals in patient care,
• Participating in clinical rotations to gain and maintain diverse experience,
• Supporting supervision of assistants and physiotherapy students under clinical supervision.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia,
• Physiotherapy skills in assessment and management of a broad range of conditions,
• Ability to set priorities and manage one’s time effectively including the ability to supervise physiotherapy students and assistants,
• Proficient in assessing and managing various conditions,
• Effective time management and supervision skills,
• Empathetic and competent in diverse patient care, including emergencies,
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Peter Diestel-Feddersen, Director Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, [phone], [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 20 September 2026

Attachments:

• AHP1 Physiotherapist (Early Career) Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 950038

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